Branch Manager

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Automotive Management
Reference: 172498

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Motus Corporation

Parts Incorporated Africa

Branch Manager

Riverhorse

Requirements:

NQF 7 in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or related.
10+ years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Strong background in Branch/Sales/Warehouse Management.
Extensive industry knowledge and leadership capability.
Solid understanding of labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
Strong administration, internal controls, HR, financial and business management skills.
Hands‑on operational style; good asset management and procurement understanding.
Computer literate; strong communication and customer‑relationship abilities.
Ability to work effectively across all management levels.
Clear criminal record.

Key Performance Indicators includes, but not limited to.

Manage, motivate, recruit, train, and develop staff according to company policies and employment laws.
Ensure HR procedures are followed and labour legislation is understood.
Work effectively with superiors, peers, and staff.

Create a productive team that contributes to exceeding sales and operations budgets.
Communicate with Sales, Admin, Supply Chain, Procurement and RDC for smooth operations.
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports.
Perform employee reviews.
Liaise with HR regarding staff queries, overtime, leave, etc.

Plan, forecast and report on revenue, costs, and business performance.
Be sales‑oriented and goal‑driven with a proven track record.
Plan and implement marketing, sales and promotional activities.
Manage selling and customer service activities to optimize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Manage costs, overheads and all factors affecting profitability.
Liaise with suppliers and business partners.
Nurture existing customer relationships.
Achieve revenue targets, grow the customer base and increase regional market share.
Use key account management to sustain high‑performing accounts.
Support staff in new sales and marketing strategies.
Work with marketing to strengthen relationships.
Maintain sound knowledge of company products.
Have good working knowledge of procurement processes.

Provide assistance and advice on products and services.
Communicate courteously via phone, email and in person.
Investigate and solve customer problems.
Keep accurate records of customer interactions.
Develop customer service policies aligned with company standards.

Maintain strong administration and internal controls.
Be strongly computer literate.

Ensure timely supply of services and parts.
Provide supplier and product feedback.
Attend to correspondence timeously and effectively.

Provide leadership to direct reports.
Perform employee reviews.
Monitor branch costs and reconcile as required.
Manage programs to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
Define branch goals, objectives and measurements.

Ensure proper tracking of sales and branch activities.
Prepare monthly branch reports.
Ensure debtors and creditors are maintained.
Review monthly sales and expenditure reports.

Ensure operational costs are not exceeded.
Forecast and prepare budgets.
Manage costs and overheads affecting profitability.
Implement cost‑saving changes when necessary.

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About Motus Corporation

Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, delivering 77 years of steady growth and reliable value creation. Our leading market presence in South Africa is enhanced by selected international offerings in the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Southern and East Africa.

Motus employs over 20 000 people globally and is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector. Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, providing multiple customer touchpoints that support resilience and meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle ownership cycle.

Motus has long-standing importer, distribution and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions segment sells value-added products and services to customers, including non-insurance and insurance products, consumer mobility solutions, and fleet services.